Chinese Media in Africa
Perception, Performance, and Paradox
Abstract
Chinese Media in Africa: Perception, Performance, and Paradox analyzes the debate on Chinese media expansion in Africa and its implication for the African media landscape by engaging with African journalists who train and work in Chinese media organizations based in Africa. Emeka Umejei analyzes how African journalists that enter the sphere of Chinese media, often with libertarian notions of journalism, are able to navigate the collisions and collusions that inform journalism in these settings. Through extensive interviews with African journalists, Umejei explores the constant negotiation of freedoms—including the ability to always work in relation to African reality—within state-controlled media organizations. These interviews bring to light the paradoxical nature of Chinese media organizations that both preach equality with Africa and simultaneously promote Chinese hegemony in the media, highlighting the diverse contours that shape and influence journalism practices in these settings. Scholars of journalism, media studies, African studies, international relations, and sociology will find this book particularly useful.
Schlagworte
Media Studies Media in Africa African media Chinese Media Chinese Social Media Gatekeeping in Media Journalisic Agency Journalistic Performance Segregated Newsroom Positive Reporting- i–x Preface i–x
- 109–114 Conclusion 109–114
- 115–126 References 115–126
- 127–130 Index 127–130
- 131–132 About the Author 131–132